Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, has resigned his position; raising speculations about the reason for his unforseen exit.

Abegunde who until Monday served as number 3 man in the cabinet of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, tendered his resignation on Monday; declaring that it was time for his leave. In the statement, he said that he was leaving for “personal reasons” and he had done his best during his time in office.

— Ondo SSG – Ifedayo Abegunde – Resigns From Gov. Akeredolu Led Government pic.twitter.com/YV1ZecU4Zp

— – Viral Trendz (@TheViralTrendz) July 6, 2020

 

Coming on the heels of the Deputy Governor’s resignation and defection to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the Governorship primaries of the major parties, as well as the timing which coincides with the Governor’s isolation on account of his COVID-19 treatment, the action has heightened speculations of a stifled relationship between the SSG and Governor Akerodolu.

Many Nigerians are predicting that Abegunde’s departure precedes a defection from the ruling APC to the PDP, judging from the line of action of the Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi. Some condemned the move and described Abegunde as selfishly ambitious while comparing it what they termed as “betrayal” by the Deputy Governor.

Dear Abena, the Ondo SSG, just like Agboola Ajayi, you're disloyal and a betrayal to your 'boss'.

You have inordinate ambition..lol pic.twitter.com/j9HmHjqni3

— Oluwagbenga Ajongbolo (@arakunrinajos) July 6, 2020

 

Other Nigerians had a lot to say about the disintegration of the APC, referencing several defections that have happened in a short span and at a crucial time. They commented that this fallout might be as a result of Adams Oshiomhole’s inglorious exit as National Chairman of the APC. They argued that the APC has been reduced to shambles and is disorganised. 

Ondo SSG resigns after Deputy Gov jumps ship and gives covid19 positive Gov ultimatum to hand over power to him..

You'd expect a SAN and one time NBA President to know and be better.

APC is just an anyhow party.

— Raymond (@IamTheIroko) July 6, 2020

Oshiomole is no longer the National Chairman of APC. We are going to blame for the gale of recent defections from Ondo APC to Ondo PDP? We've lost the deputy governor & his loyalists/supporters, and now the Ondo SSG. https://t.co/mm72lGfqwr

— KING KUKUTE (@Ade_Nurayn) July 6, 2020

 

Asked if he would be dumping the ruling party, Abegunde said, “I have just told you I have resigned and nothing more.”